Inventory Specialist

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
* Coordinates, controls and reports inventory for the business unit.
* Implements strategies to achieve material plan.
* Provides guidance to planners on planning practices and data integrity.
* Initiates, develops and leads projects to control inventory and achieve inventory plan.
* Analyzes material plans and make recommendations level of inventory.
* Produces weekly reports to forecast and track inventory.
* Balances inventory results with financial records.
* Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in understanding and resolving issues.
* Controls and monitors surplus inventory, assists in implementing action plans.
* Supports physical inventory count process.
* Coordinates the distribution of surplus parts to other sites.
* Responsible for negotiating with brokers to sell surplus parts.
* Initiates the scrapping of surplus parts ensuring in accordance with Celestica procedures.

* Good knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, the product build process, the types of materials being purchased by the department and the engineering change process.
* Good knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning and manufacturing control systems.
* Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in relevant business applications.
* Good analytical and statistical skills.
* Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
* Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.